Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival canceled due to lack of funding
District 41 State Rep. Kabir Karriem has canceled this year’s Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival, scheduled for Oct. 4-5, because the city of Columbus failed to comply with terms of the interlocal agreement for funding from the 2-percent restaurant sales tax.
Taj Mahal ill, unable to perform Tuesday in Meridian
Grammy Award-winning bluesman Taj Mahal canceled his band’s Tuesday show in Meridian after doctors ordered the 72-year-old performer to rest after he recently fell ill with the flu.
Mayor’s Thanksgiving luncheon canceled
A yearly Thanksgiving luncheon for senior citizens in Columbus will not happen this year.
Alabama music festival cancels CeeLo Green show
A music festival in Mobile, Alabama, is canceling an appearance by singer CeeLo Green following his online comments about sexual assault.
Sturgis bike rally canceled again
Organizers canceled this year’s Sturgis South Motorcycle Rally after failed negotiations between event planners and city aldermen, rally board president Donny Hanson confirmed Thursday.